Code of Massachusetts Regulations
240 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING
Title 240 CMR 4.00 - Operation of Cosmetology Schools and Post-secondary Institutions
Section 4.05 - Brush Up and Advanced Training

Universal Citation: 240 MA Code of Regs 240.4

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Any school duly licensed by the Board may offer brush up or advanced training courses, provided that such school has been licensed for at least six months.

(2) For purposes of 240 CMR 4.00 the term "brush up training" means any and all instruction in any branch of cosmetology (as defined in M.G.L. c. 112, § 87T) that reviews the basic course of instruction offered for a fee to persons who have completed at least 1,000 hours of cosmetology instruction, 600 hours of aesthetics instruction or 100 hours of manicuring instruction; and the term "advanced training" means any and all instruction, class or seminar in any branch of cosmetology (as defined in M.G.L. c. 112, § 87T) excluding a review of the basic course of instruction, offered for a fee to cosmetologists, aestheticians, manicurists and barbers who hold a current license, including a license issued by another state.

(3) Advanced training courses shall be taught only by persons licensed or approved by the Board as instructors or lecturers pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 87BB.

(4) Any school desiring to offer advanced training courses shall submit the following information to the Board at least one month prior to the offering of any such course:

(a) the title of the course;

(b) the objective of the course;

(c) the number of course hours;

(d) the name, license number, educational background and experience of the instructors;

(e) a detailed curriculum of the course; and

(f) a copy of the enrollment agreement, including a refund policy that complies with M.G.L. c. 255, § 13K.

The Board shall notify the school whether or not the Board has approved the advanced training courses sought to be offered. Approval of the Board shall not be unreasonably withheld.

(5) Certificates of Completion shall be issued to each participant who has attended through its conclusion an advanced training course. Such certificates shall not contain language which implies in any way the attainment of higher or greater degrees of professional competence or skill by the individuals who receive such a certificate. No certificate and no credits shall be granted to participants in brush up courses.

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